Creation Story Comparison

Similarities between the beliefs

• Both Christianity and Islam believe in a single God that created the universe itself
• Both believe that followers of God will go to a paradise after their death
• Both believe that mankind was created out of soil

Christian Beliefs

• Christians believe that God has only one prophet, Jesus
• Some christians believe that they are have full authority over the Earth

Muslim Beliefs

• Muslims believe that God had many prophets and that Muhammad was just the last in a long line
• Muslims believe that humanity is obligated to look after and care for the Earth

Similiarities between the purposes

• Both texts intend to inform the reader about their religion
• Both texts try to tell the story of Adam and Eve how it is told in their religions

Similarities between the styles

• Both texts have an introduction that explains how God and their prophet(s) are depicted in their religion
• Both texts have a body paragraph that explains their religion's view of the story of Adam and Eve
• Both texts have a concluding paragraph that explains their religion's follower's belief